The New York Liberty edged out the Golden State Warriors 82-79 in overtime on Sunday night, thanks in large part to a dominant performance from guard Sabrina Ionescu. This victory marked the Liberty’s second straight win after starting the season with four consecutive losses.
Key Performers
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Sabrina Ionescu:
- Scored 25 points
- Dished out 8 assists
- Grabbed 7 rebounds
- Made all 3 shots from beyond the arc
- Went 10-for-19 overall from the field
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Natasha Cloud:
- Scored 22 points
- Grabbed 9 rebounds (double-double)
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Jonquel Jones:
- Contributed 16 points
- Perfect from the free throw line (8-of-8)
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Breanna Stewart:
- Added another double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds
For Golden State, forward Rennia Davis led all scorers with a career-high tying performance, notching a triple-double with 10 assists, 12 points, and 11 rebounds. This marked his third such outing this year, tying him for the most in WNBA history through games played before this contest, according to ESPN Stats & Information Research.
Game Conditions
The game took place at Chase Center, where temperatures dropped significantly due to malfunctioning heating systems that had caused issues since Friday morning. Despite these challenges, both teams put on an exciting show for fans who braved the cold conditions.
Coaching Strategies
Liberty coach Katie Smith emphasized the need for her team to focus on defense to secure a win against Golden State’s high-powered offense. She noted that the team had been working hard on their defensive schemes, which paid off against San Antonio last week when they held them under fifty percent shooting. However, they struggled against Dallas, allowing opponents above fifty percent shooting in both games, including a staggering seventy-four percent in one game, which is tied for the second worst this season.
Golden State coach Jody Wynn praised Ionescu’s ability, stating, "She can make plays at both ends of the floor," and added, "She does everything well." He also acknowledged that Davis has been performing well lately but still needs improvement, particularly on defense.
Conclusion
Overall, it was an exciting matchup between two talented teams who gave it their all despite the challenging conditions at Chase Center.
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